COURSE OVERVIEW: This course is designed to assist enlisted personnel in the advancement to GSE Third Class Petty Officer/GSM Third Class Petty Officer. In completing this course you will demonstrate... More > a knowledge of course materials by correctly answering questions on the following topics: gas turbine fundamentals, the LM2500 gas turbine engine, ship’s service gas turbine generator sets, engineering auxiliary and support systems, PACC and PLCC for DD- and CG-class ships, PCC and LOP for FFG-class ships, machinery control system for DDG-class ships, electrical plant operation, and auxiliary equipment and consoles.< Less

COURSE OVERVIEW: In completing this nonresident training course, you will demonstrate a knowledge of the subject matter by correctly answering questions on the following: general engineering... More > administration; oil laboratory procedures and administration; engineering control system operation; engineering support and auxiliary equipment and systems; propulsion plant systems and drive train equipment; LCAC and PHM propulsion systems; and an overview of electric plants found aboard gas trubine-powered ships.< Less

Why Wind Won't Work exposes the collosal waste of money and resources associated with this unsustainable alternative energy.
Wind power turbines on average only produce 20% of their nameplate... More > rating. When they are not operating, they still consume electricity, which usually is not metered. Care to guess who is paying for this unmetered electricity?
Wind power will not reduce CO2 emissions, or our dependence on foreign oil imports, and cannot replace fossil-fueled power plants to any noticeable degree.
Wind turbines are not environmentally friendly. They are noisy, unsightly, kill bats and birds, interfere with radars, and have been shown to be responsible for a slew of health problems.
The design, installation and operation of wind power facilities consume more than 3 times the energy they will ever produce.
The biggest winners in wind power will be developers, land owners, banks, brokerage houses, and manufacturers. The big losers will be taxpayers and electric bill payers.< Less

Why Wind Won't Work exposes the collosal waste of money and resources associated with this unsustainable alternative energy.
Wind power turbines on average only produce 20% of their nameplate... More > rating. When they are not operating, they still consume electricity, which usually is not metered. Care to guess who is paying for this unmetered electricity?
Wind power will not reduce CO2 emissions, or our dependence on foreign oil imports, and cannot replace fossil-fueled power plants to any noticeable degree.
Wind turbines are not environmentally friendly. They are noisy, unsightly, kill bats and birds, interfere with radars, and have been shown to be responsible for a slew of health problems.
The design, installation and operation of wind power facilities consume more than 3 times the energy they will ever produce.
The biggest winners in wind power will be developers, land owners, banks, brokerage houses, and manufacturers. The big losers will be taxpayers and electric bill payers.< Less

The Tesla model X is a new and amazing crossover SUV that is manufactured by Tesla Motor. The prototype of the vehicle was first released at Tesla Headquarters located in Los Angeles in February... More > 2012.
This model was designed similarly to the full size sedan Tesla Model S which are both being manufactured at the Los Angeles plant. The first official set of deliveries of these vehicles started in September 2015.
The series production vehicle was unveiled to the public in September 2015. It has unique features such as a panoramic windshield and has been rated as one of the safest SUV in regards of its frontal and side impact crash tests.
Tesla has been a company that focuses on energy and efficiency. They also produce lithium ion batteries which is what their electric cars operate from. They aim over time to sell more vehicles, remain profitable and drive down the overall costs of the electric vehicles in the future.< Less

About this course: This is a self-study course. By studying this course, you can improve your professional/military knowledge, as well as prepare for the Navywide advancement-in-rate examination. It... More > contains subject matter about dayto- day occupational knowledge and skill requirements and includes text, tables, and illustrations to help you understand the information. An additional important feature of this course is its reference to useful information in other publications. The well-prepared Sailor will take the time to look up the additional information. CHAPTER 1. Rating Information, General Safety Practices, and Administration 2. Electrical Installations 3. AC Power Distribution Systems 4. Shipboard Lighting 5. Electrical Auxiliaries 6. Motor Controllers 7. Maintenance and Repair of Rotating Electrical Machinery 8. Voltage and Frequency Regulation 9. Electrohydraulic Load-Sensing Speed Governors 10. Degaussing 11. Cathodic Protection 12. Visual Landing Aids 13. Engineering Plant Operations, Maintenance...< Less

Henry Ford introduced his Model T in 1908, and changed the face of America. The arrival of the “Tin Lizzie” on city streets also signaled the beginning of the end for a debate that had... More > raged since the beginning of the motor car era. Namely, “What is the best propulsion system for autos: steam, electric, or gasoline?” Originally published in 1915 as an engineering text, The Gasoline Automobile is a classic book that provides rare insights into the early days of the automobile revolution. Within its pages you will find descriptive text supported by numerous rare photos and illustrations. Chapters include: general construction, engines, power plant groups and transmission systems, fuels and carburetting systems, lubrication and cooling, batteries and ignition, magnetos, starting and lighting systems, troubles and remedies, and operation and care. This softcover reprint of the first edition has been slightly reformatted for readability, but care has been taken to preserve the integrity of the text.< Less

Learn the secrets to effectively managing people.
Bennet Simonton has commanded Navy ships, directed the operation of nuclear propulsion plants and run one of the largest electric power plant... More > overhaul organizations in the country. He has also led more than 4,000 workers over 30 years in management. In this book, he reveals his secrets of effectively managing people.
A highly motivated employee is around four times more productive than one who is unmotivated. For this reason, Simonton maintains that effective leadership is about releasing employees to the power of their own motivations. He describes the tools available to managers and explains exactly how to employ them to unleash the full potential of every employee, including how to handle stress and other common workplace difficulties such as negative attitudes and personality conflicts.
This book is the optimal reference guide for any manager seeking to turn around poor performance and create fully engaged workers who love coming to work.< Less

Due to strong increase of solar power generation, the predictions of incoming solar energy are acquiring more importance. Photovoltaic and solar thermal are the main sources of electricity generation... More > from solar energy. In the case of solar thermal energy plants with storage energy system, its management and operation need reliable predictions of solar irradiance with the same temporal resolution as the temporal capacity of the back-up system. These plants can work like a conventional power plant and compete in the energy stock market avoiding intermittence in electricity production.< Less

Due to strong increase of solar power generation, the predictions of incoming solar energy are acquiring more importance. Photovoltaic and solar thermal are the main sources of electricity generation... More > from solar energy. In the case of solar thermal energy plants with storage energy system, its management and operation need reliable predictions of solar irradiance with the same temporal resolution as the temporal capacity of the back-up system. These plants can work like a conventional power plant and compete in the energy stock market avoiding intermittence in electricity production.< Less

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